Nansen brings validator muscle to Caldera in modular blockchain shakeup

Key Points

1. Nansen will validate Caldera’s Metalayer, aiming to reinforce decentralization and funnel staking rewards back into the ecosystem.

2. Nansen’s shift from observer to operator involves running a validator node to provide real-time insights to developers.

3. Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, stated that data is most powerful when it leads to insight and action, highlighting the importance of their participation in Metalayer.

4. Caldera’s CEO Matt Katz emphasized that Nansen’s involvement validates their modular design approach and could have long-term implications beyond their collaboration.

5. Nansen’s move could transform validators into more than just transaction processors, leveraging their existing data infrastructure.